2232, NSW

The typical resident is 39, which is slightly older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 18.1% of the population, the number of seniors has risen to 18% since 2011.

People born overseas make up 21.1% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011. While this is higher than most similar areas, it remains well below the state and national averages.

English is the main language for 81.6% of residents, but the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 14.7%. This is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national average.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.5% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen sharply by 20 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified area where 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 11 percentage points since 2011.

Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with typical weekly family earnings reaching $2,655. The number of households earning over $3,000 a week has risen by 17 percentage points since 2011.

A little fewer people need help with daily activities here compared to the state average, at 4.6%. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.2%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Unpaid childcare is more common here than in most areas, with 27.8% of people providing it. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen by 4.4 percentage points since 2011.

Families with children make up 61.5% of households, and 26.1% of people live alone. The typical household size is 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national average.

Housing is more expensive and varied than in most areas, with typical weekly rents at $460 and monthly mortgages at $2,500. Detached houses are much less common than in the rest of the country, making up 51% of homes.

Working from home is very common here, with 38.8% of the workforce doing so—a massive increase of 35 percentage points since 2011. The area is well-served by public transport, with 235 stops across the postcode.

The community is relatively mobile, with 37.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.3% of the population, which has fallen since 2011.

Employment is strong and the unemployment rate is very low at 3.1%. More adults are working or looking for work (65.7%) compared to the national average, with many employed in health, professional, or technical roles.

This area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills. This reflects the high levels of education and income found throughout the community.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people among the lowest at this level.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.5. Almost all homes are within a short walk of public transport, parks, and schools, and 88.9% are within 15 minutes of groceries.